1910.1026 Hexavalent Chromium: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Limits exposure to hexavalent chromium, which is generated in chrome plating, stainless steel welding, and use of chromate pigments and coatings. The permissible exposure limit is 5 micrograms per cubic meter as an 8-hour average, with an action level of 2.5 micrograms per cubic meter. Employers must determine exposures, use engineering and work practice controls, provide respirators where needed, supply protective clothing and hygiene facilities, keep surfaces free of accumulations, conduct medical surveillance, and inform and train workers.
What the standard requires
- Determine employee exposure to chromium (VI)
- Use engineering and work practice controls to reduce exposure
- Provide protective clothing and washing facilities where skin contact may occur
- Offer medical surveillance to exposed employees
- Train employees and communicate chromium (VI) hazards
Hazards it addresses
- Lung cancer
- Nasal septum damage
- Skin ulcers and dermatitis
Cited in electroplating, stainless steel welding, aerospace coating, and pigment manufacturing.
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Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.1026(d)(1) | Exposure determination | 34 | 34 | $853 |
| 1910.1026(d)(2)(i) | Exposure determination | 24 | 24 | $0 |
| 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii) | 14 | 14 | $0 | |
| 1910.1026(l)(1) | 10 | 10 | $575 | |
| 1910.1026(l)(2)(i) | 10 | 10 | $0 | |
| 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii) | 5 | 5 | $0 | |
| 1910.1026(c) | 3 | 3 | $3,500 | |
| 1910.1026(e)(1) | 3 | 3 | $1,195 | |
| 1910.1026(h)(1) | Protective work clothing and equipment | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1910.1026(i)(1) | 3 | 3 | $400 | |
| 1910.1026(i)(5) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1910.1026(j)(1)(i) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1910.1026(j)(2)(i) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1910.1026(k)(1)(i) | Medical surveillance | 3 | 3 | $3,500 |
| 1910.1026(k)(1)(i)(A) | Medical surveillance | 3 | 3 | $2,400 |
Penalties
Across 153 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $290,314 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $235,939, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 63%; Other-than-serious 35%; Repeat 1%; Willful 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | 25 | $15,100 | $9,620 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 12 | $25,650 | $18,560 |
| Virginia | 7 | 10 | $27,180 | $27,180 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 20 | $15,522 | $9,635 |
| Illinois | 6 | 11 | $24,117 | $14,247 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 6 | $12,721 | $11,033 |
| New York | 5 | 7 | $14,187 | $9,576 |
| Indiana | 4 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,170 |
| Iowa | 3 | 4 | $10,667 | $10,544 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 5 | $46,769 | $38,746 |
| Oregon | 3 | 6 | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | $7,400 | $6,050 |
| Colorado | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Florida | 2 | 6 | $11,836 | $27,862 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 7 | $14,135 | $9,530 |
| Ohio | 2 | 2 | $8,276 | $0 |
| Alabama | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kansas | 1 | 2 | $7,093 | $7,093 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 2 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 67 inspections
- Construction: 4 inspections
- Other services: 4 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 2 inspections
- Utilities: 1 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 1 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valence Surface Technologies LLC | Wichita, KS | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $7,093 | $7,093 | OpenAbatement due Sep 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Norrisbuilt Fabrication and Mobile Welding LLC | Norton, VA | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nasatka Barrier Incorporated | Boyertown, PA | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Trussbilt, LLC | Huron, SD | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $4,341 | $2,170 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Burton, MI | Jul 28, 2026 | 11 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kratos Industries, LLC | Arvada, CO | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nebraska Armes Aviation, LLC | Tullahoma, TN | Jul 24, 2026 | 3 | $600 | $600 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co. | Independence, IA | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Imet Alloys Inc. | Monroe, NC | Jul 24, 2026 | 5 | $13,385 | $8,780 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Standard Iron NE, LLC | Grand Island, NE | Jul 22, 2026 | 2 | $21,705 | $15,194 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC | Waseca, MN | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Midwest Turbine Service, LLC | Hartford, WI | Jul 15, 2026 | 7 | $3,972 | $1,986 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Schwing Bioset Inc. | Somerset, WI | Jul 10, 2026 | 3 | $5,426 | $3,798 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Auto Truck Group, LLC | Colorado Springs, CO | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Benemy Welding & Fabrication, Inc. | Phelps, NY | Jul 1, 2026 | 2 | $2,838 | $1,703 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| St. John Truck & Trailer Service Inc. | Norton Shores, MI | Jun 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| National Manufacturing Group | Joplin, MO | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $956 | $574 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| APX Enclosures, Incorporated | Greencastle, PA | Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Microfinish a Division of Surface Prep | Vandalia, OH | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Servitech Industries, Inc. | Nashville, TN | Jun 23, 2026 | 8 | $5,400 | $4,050 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Duravex LLC | Louisa, VA | Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Browns Machine and Hydraulic Corporation | Eugene, OR | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Haberle Steel, Inc. | Delano, PA | Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | $5,628 | $3,940 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Giles Enterprises, Inc. | Montgomery, AL | Jun 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Norlen, Inc. | Schofield, WI | Jun 11, 2026 | 2 | $1,016 | $1,016 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Monogram Meat Snacks LLC | Chandler, MN | Jun 9, 2026 | 2 | $4,200 | $4,200 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 7, 2026Contested Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dewys Metal Solutions Inc. dba Dewys Manufacturing | Marne, MI | Jun 3, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Niles Steel Tank Company | Niles, MI | Jun 3, 2026 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Carolina Beverage Group LLC dba Cold Spring Brewin | Cold Spring, MN | May 29, 2026 | 2 | $4,200 | $2,520 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cameron Manufacturing & Design - Florida | Orlando, FL | May 29, 2026 | 5 | $11,836 | $16,039 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, Inc. | Peosta, IA | May 29, 2026 | 1 | $617 | $494 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Van-Packer Co. | Buda, IL | May 26, 2026 | 2 | $9,930 | $6,951 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Opus Water Inc. | Tonawanda, NY | May 26, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, Inc. | Bridgeville, PA | May 14, 2026 | 1 | $7,093 | $7,093 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Custom Steel, Inc. | Schofield, WI | May 12, 2026 | 2 | $2,270 | $1,135 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Custom Stainless Enclosures, Inc. | Marshfield, WI | May 5, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Assa Abloy Accessories and Door Control Group, Inc. | Rockwood, PA | May 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | Atkins, VA | Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | $13,765 | $13,765 | ContestedAbatement due May 11, 2026Contested May 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Material Control, Inc. | Mechanicsburg, PA | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Maass Midwest Manufacturing, Inc. | Huntley, IL | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (39 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (27 shared inspections)
- 1910.107 Spray Finishing (11 shared inspections)
- 1910.252 Welding & Cutting General (11 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (8 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (8 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (5 shared inspections)
- 1910.242 Hand & Power Tools (4 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.1026 require?
Limits exposure to hexavalent chromium, which is generated in chrome plating, stainless steel welding, and use of chromate pigments and coatings. The permissible exposure limit is 5 micrograms per cubic meter as an 8-hour average, with an action level of 2.5 micrograms per cubic meter. Employers must determine exposures, use engineering and work practice controls, provide respirators where needed, supply protective clothing and hygiene facilities, keep surfaces free of accumulations, conduct medical surveillance, and inform and train workers.
How often was 1910.1026 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.1026 (Hexavalent Chromium) appeared in 79 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 153 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.1026 is cited most?
1910.1026(d)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 34 items: Exposure determination
Which states cite 1910.1026 most often?
The most citations under 1910.1026 in this period were issued in Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.1026 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $290,314 proposed, $235,939 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.1026 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 17% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.